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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Clara Soccini |
| Born | 25 October 1999 |
| Origin | Travedona-Monate, Varese, Italy |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Labels | Warner Music Italy |
Clara Soccini (born 25 October 1999), known professionally by the mononym Clara, is an Italian singer and actress. In December 2023, she won the Sanremo Giovani song contest.
Early life
Soccini grew up in Travedona-Monate, a small town near Lake Maggiore, Lombardy.[1] She was raised by her mother after her parents separated in her childhood. She has a younger brother, Filippo.[2]
At the age of 16, while attending a liceo linguistico in Varese, Soccini began working as a model in Milan.[3][4]
Career
In 2020, Soccini began her music career and was featured on the song "Io e te" by Nicola Siciliano. She subsequently released three singles: "Freak", "Ammirò", and "Bilico" in 2020 and 2021.
In early 2023, Soccini made her acting debut as Crazy J on the teen drama television series The Sea Beyond after being approached by the series' director.[2][5] Later that year, she won the Sanremo Giovani song contest with her song "Boulevard", earning her a spot in the Sanremo Music Festival 2024 where she will perform "Diamanti grezzi".[6]
Discography
Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Freak" | 2020 | Non-album singles |
| "Ammirerò" (with Kermit) |
2021 | |
| "Bilico" (feat. Seife) | ||
| "Il tempo delle mele" | 2022 | |
| "Origami all'alba" (with Matteo Paolillo and Lolloflow) |
2023 | |
| "Cicatrice" | ||
| "Un milione di notti" (with Mr. Rain) | ||
| "Boulevard" |
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Sea Beyond | Giulia/Crazy J | 4 episodes | [2] |
References
- ↑ Brigo, Adelia (13 November 2023). "Clara Soccini, da Travedona Monate al palco di Sanremo Giovani 2024". VareseNews (in Italian). Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- 1 2 3 Dondoni, Luca (21 December 2023). "Clara dopo la vittoria a Sanremo Giovani: "Ciao mamma guarda come mi diverto, è grazie a te se vado al Festival"". La Stampa (in Italian). Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ↑ Guerci, Monica (20 December 2023). "Da Varese all'Ariston: chi è Clara, la vincitrice di Sanremo Giovani 2023". Il Giorno (in Italian). Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ↑ Raffaele Panizza (24 March 2023). "Clara: «Sto piena di pare!»". Vanity Fair (in Italian). Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ↑ Brigo, Adelia (1 February 2023). "Clara Soccini, da Travedona a Napoli per la serie Tv "Mare Fuori": "Un'esperienza incredibile"". VareseNews (in Italian). Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ↑ Basso, Andrea (19 December 2023). "Tutte le canzoni e tutti i cantanti del Festival di Sanremo 2024". Radio Italia (in Italian). Retrieved 11 January 2024.